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<\/a><\/p>\nLove LEGO<\/a>? Love BRICK 2015<\/a>! Built for LEGO Fans, this promises to be a best day ever! The kids can build their own house and place it on the UK\u2019s largest LEGO map, help build a huge Minecraft terrain out of LEGO brick or create a monster LEGO mosaic. \u00a0Why not build your own custom cars and enjoy family races down ramps or take a trip through history together and visit the seven ancient wonders of the World. In need of a sit down, why not watch BRICK flicks and enjoy iconic movie scenes created in LEGO or let the kids play their favourite LEGO video games with experts on hand to guide. \u00a0Maybe best of all, you can enjoy giant BRICK pits together (boasting over 3 million bricks to build with) and create your own masterpieces and build whatever you can imagine!<\/p>\n When: Friday 11th – Sunday 13th December (Fri: 3pm – 8pm, Sat: 10am – 6pm, Sun: 10am – 5pm) LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Don\u2019t miss the Merry BRICKMAS area with festive displays, winter white BRICK pits and plenty of Christmas gift ideas and watch BRICK London as it attempts to break and set even more Guinness World Records. <\/i><\/p>\n THE ILLUSTRATOR\u2019S CHRISTMAS FAIR, KINGS CROSS<\/b><\/p>\n Stuck for Christmas presents ideas or haven\u2019t even started your Christmas shopping? Well, you\u2019re in luck! The House of Illustration<\/a> is taking over the Crossing in the Granary Building filling it with a hand-picked selection of over 100 emerging and established illustrators. There\u2019ll be limited edition prints, handmade books, jewellery, bags and much much more.<\/p>\n There’s lots to keep the kids entertained including storytelling sessions in honour of the 50th anniversary of the classic children’s television programme Jackanory. Actors will be reading out stories accompanied by live illustrations. \u00a0Plus there are drop-in collage and drawing workshops, a large-scale cityscape line drawing the whole family can add to \u00a0as well as the chance to make Christmas tree decorations. \u00a0There\u2019s the Lauren Child\u2019s Dolls\u2019 House<\/a> exhibition next door at the House of Illustration or just let the kids enjoy some wild time with some fountain fun<\/a> in Granary Square.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 12th December, 12pm – 6pm LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: While you\u2019re here, enjoy <\/i>Christmas Under The Canopy<\/i><\/a> – if you\u2019ve not bought your Christmas tree yet, you can wander through the fir tree forest, choose your Christmas tree and decorations or simply soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy a tasty treat or two.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n THE SNOWMAN AT PEACOCK THEATRE, CENTRAL LONDON – SAVE 50% WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re walking in the air\u2026..come on, I know you know the next line! Yes, \u00a0Raymond Briggs much loved The Snowman<\/a> is back in London. This production has been delighting generations of children and their families for the past 18 years enchanting young and old alike, \u00a0becoming quite simply a festive family tradition.<\/p>\n Mixing storytelling, dance, magic and \u00a0the legendary music and lyrics by Howard Blake that brought us Walking in the Air, The Snowman transports families into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman. \u00a0As a friendship is kindled, the two embark on a starry-skied adventure to the North Pole, where they meet dancing penguins, reindeer, Father Christmas and escape the clutches of Jack Frost.<\/p>\n When: \u00a03rd Jan 2016 LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: You\u2019re not far from Lincoln\u2019s Inn Fields; London\u2019s largest public square. With sports grounds, sculptures and the yummy scrummy Benugos Fields Bar & Kitchen<\/a> where you can enjoy wood fired pizza or check out their Christmas menu<\/a>. \u00a0Benugo donates a percentage of every purchase you make to the nearby Sir John Soane\u2019s Museum, so you can enjoy your meal in the knowledge that you\u2019re helping to support the museum\u2019s work.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n THE WHIPPERSNAPPER WINTER WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE, DULWICH<\/b><\/p>\n Enjoy the Whippersnapper Winter Wonderland Experience<\/a> in Dulwich. The children get to dress-up to help the Elves in the Log Cabin Toy Workshop, get an invitation to visit Santa\u2019s classroom where lessons on how to decorate Traditional Gingerbread Christmas Tree decorations with none other than Mrs Claus take place.<\/p>\n With a fairy, face painting, a wishing tree, hot chocolate and mince pies, Christmas crafts, the chance to build a sensory \u2018snowman\u2019 and a traditional Christmas sing-a long – a unique and magical experience is promised and \u00a0this is all before they\u2019ve even met the big man in the red suit!<\/p>\n Where: Dulwich College Lodge, Dulwich College Park, SE217BQ LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: The Whippersnapper experience lasts one hour so there\u2019s plenty of time to enjoy <\/i>Dulwich Park<\/i><\/a> – it has a great playground, outdoor table tennis (bring your own bats and Ping-Pong\u2019s) and the Pavilion Cafe with its very family friendly menu and there’s the <\/i>Dulwich Picture Gallery <\/i><\/a>with their current <\/i>Escher<\/i><\/a> exhibition. <\/i><\/p>\n HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S TINDERBOX AT THE CHARING CROSS THEATRE – SAVE 36% WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/b><\/p>\n Generations of readers have been enchanted by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous tales including the renowned Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling and The Princess and The Pea. This Christmas the Charing Cross Theatre presents a brand new version of classic folk tale, The TinderBox<\/a>. <\/i><\/p>\n Families are promised a fun filled musical featuring an array of colourful characters, cleverly combining classical music and story-telling with comedy. There\u2019s lots of audience interaction plus a few surprises along the way! Based on a Scandinavian folk tale Andersen learned in his childhood, families are asked to join the loveable cheeky hero, Brian the Brave, a penniless soldier returning from war who acquires a magic tinderbox and embarks on a quest to find his true love. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n When: until 3rd January 2016 LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: You\u2019re a 5 minute walk from Trafalgar Square so why not pop along and see the wonderful majestic Norwegian Christmas tree – an annual gift since 1947 from the people of Oslo thanking Britain for its support and friendship during World War Two.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHRISTMAS COSTUMED TOURS AT THE CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM<\/b><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been getting into the Christmas spirit and reading or watching Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol with the kids, then this opportunity is unique. Travel in time back to 1839 and experience Christmas in the home of the famed author himself, Mr Charles Dickens<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whilst Dickens and his young family are attending a Christmas Ball at the home of Ms Burdett-Coutts, their housemaid is up to no good! Taking a break from her many duties, you are invited to 48 Doughty Street to walk in the footsteps of the celebrated young author as you enjoy an exclusive tour of Dickens \u2018house in town\u2019 filled with festive greenery and authentic Victorian fayre.<\/p>\n You\u2019re not far from the fabulous\u00a0Coram Fields<\/a> \u2013 with playgrounds, a city farm and a cafe too plus a large adventure play area including an aerial slide.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 12th December at 10am, 10.45am & 11.30am LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: \u00a0If you have kids 12+, they might enjoy a candlelit performance of <\/i>A Christmas Carol,<\/i><\/a> with selected performances from 18th to 29th December. <\/i><\/p>\n THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG AT PICTUREHOUSE CENTRAL, PICCADILLY<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If there is still Christmas shopping to be done but you know your suggestion will be met with moans and groans then this could be the<\/i> perfect bargaining tool. Head over to the recently opened chic and wonderfully spacious Picturehouse Central<\/a>, a few minutes\u2019 walk from Piccadilly Circus, for some seriously festive fun this Saturday. \u00a0In honour of the Picturehouse\u2019s screening of The Snowman and The Snowdog<\/a> at 11.30am, there are lots of fun family friendly activities planned in the foyer from 10am onwards. \u00a0You can grab a coffee in the rather wonderful Ground Floor Cafe and \u00a0the kids can enjoy Christmassy crafts, face painting, and the opportunity to meet The Snowman himself – plus, plus, plus – there\u2019s \u00a0goodies for every child to take home. This event is in support of The British Red Cross.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 12th December, activities from 10am with the film at 11.30am LittleBird Top Tip: <\/i>Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not<\/i><\/a> is a hop skip and a jump away – enjoy a Christmas family treat with a meal at <\/i>Planet Hollywood<\/i><\/a>, an adventure at <\/i>Ripley\u2019s<\/i><\/a> plus enjoy their interactive Christmas trail and <\/i>save 25% \u00a0in the shop <\/i><\/a>– perfect for Christmas shopping. Only with LittleBird, <\/i>book now<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALICE IN WONDERLAND AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, KENSINGTON – SAVE 15% WITH LITTLEBIRD <\/b><\/p>\n This Saturday enjoy this feast for the eyes, ears and heart! Watch Tim’s Burton’s award winning Alice in Wonderland<\/a> on the big screen in high definition at the Royal Albert Hall featuring the music of Danny Elfman performed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.<\/p>\n This screening will be the World Premiere performance of a newly scored soundtrack for the film\u2019s finale. Danny Elfman, who composed the original score, has written a new ending which will be played live by orchestra and choir, and soloist (to be announced). Elfman himself will be in attendance for this special event.<\/p>\n The Royal Albert Hall is opposite Hyde Park and if you\u2019re attending the matinee performance it\u2019s a great place to let the kids run around and enjoy some fresh air before.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 12th December, 2.30pm & 7pm LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If the kids have enjoyed 2015 being all about Alice, check out the British Library\u2019s free exhibition Alice in Wonderland <\/a>– it\u2019s on until 17th April 2016.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SANTA\u2019S GROTTO IN THE VICTORIAN WALK AT THE MUSEUM OF LONDON, IN THE CITY <\/b><\/p>\n Meet Santa in his secret grotto in the Museum of London\u2019s <\/a>festive 19th century Victorian Walk. He\u2019s ready and waiting to find out those Christmas wishes and everyone who\u2019s been good this year will receive a special gift.<\/p>\n While you\u2019re here, there\u2019s plenty of family favourites<\/a> at the Museum not to be missed including walking around Roman London, stepping inside a life-size Saxon house plus enjoy a reconstructed Georgian Pleasure Garden. On Saturday the kids can enjoy Hands on History<\/a> and on Sunday, Museum Explored<\/a>. \u00a0Download Museum of London free Streetmuseum app<\/a>before you leave and let the kids discover a unique perspective of old and new London on your way home. Plus, did you know kids eat free at the London Wall Restaurant<\/a>!<\/p>\n When: until 23rd December LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If Canary Wharf is easier for you to get to, check out\u00a0<\/i>the <\/i>Victorian Santa\u2019s Grotto in Sailortown<\/i><\/a> at the Museum of London Docklands plus, this Saturday, the kids can enjoy <\/i>Fun at the Frost Fairs<\/i><\/a> – \u00a0a free art drop in between 12pm – 1.30pm.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n THE NUTCRACKER THE MUSICAL AT THE PLEASANCE THEATRE, ISLINGTON – SAVE UP TO 22% WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/b><\/p>\n Synonymous with Christmas, The Nutcracker is a firm family favourite and this production at the Pleasance Theatre breathes new life into Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet creating a brand new musical. A story of magic, faraway places, fairy tale kingdoms, friendship, love, family and most importantly imagination, The Nutcracker! The Musical<\/a> will intrigue and enchant everyone.<\/p>\n With teenager Marie and her old Uncle Drosselmier, families will journey to a time long ago where a beautiful Princess Pirlipat has been magically disfigured by the evil Mouseyrinks, Queen of the Mice. King Wilhelm enlists the help of the mystical Royal Clockmaker to break the curse and to discover the secret of the nutcracker.<\/p>\n When: until 3rd January with LittleBird savings until 13th December LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Looking to save on festive and fun family theatre this Christmas, you\u2019re in the right place! \u00a0LittleBird has tons of great theatre including a <\/i>The LittleBird That Stayed for Winter<\/i><\/a> (save 50%) at the Roundhouse and <\/i>Once Upon A Christmas <\/i><\/a>(save 20%) and <\/i>The Snow Child <\/i><\/a>\u00a0(save 35%) at The Unicorn. Check out LittleBird\u2019s <\/i>Things To Do<\/i><\/a> this Christmas.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nWhere: ExCel Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Save up to 54% on tickets<\/a> for Friday<\/a> and Sunday<\/a> with LittleBird. Saturday tickets \u00a323.75<\/p>\n![\"illustratorchristmasfair\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/illustratorchristmasfair.jpg\")
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\nWhere: 2 Granary Square, N1C 4BH
\nAge: All
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n![\"thesnowmanLB\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/thesnowmanLB.jpg\")
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\nWhere: Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT
\nAge: All ages
\nCost: Enjoy a 50% saving<\/a> with LittleBird<\/a> on selected performances – book now<\/a><\/p>\n![\"whippernsapperwonderland\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/whippernsapperwonderland.jpg\")
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\nWhen: until 23rd December
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Children \u00a318.50 (includes photo), adults \u00a37 – booking required<\/p>\n![\"thetinderbox\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/thetinderbox.jpg\")
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\nWhere: The Charing Cross Theatre, WC2N 6NL.
\nAge: 3+
\nCost: Enjoy a 36% saving<\/a> only with LittleBird with tickets \u00a312.50 only<\/a><\/p>\n![\"charlesdickensmuseum\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/charlesdickensmuseum.jpg\")
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\nWhere: Charles Dickson Museum, WC1N 2LX
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adults \u00a318, Children \u00a310<\/p>\n![\"snowmanpicturehouse\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/snowmanpicturehouse.jpg\")
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\nWhere: Picturehouse Central, W1D 7DH
\nAge: 2 – 7 year olds
\nCost: \u00a36<\/p>\n![\"RAH-Alice\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/RAH-Alice.jpg\")
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\nWhere: Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP.
\nAge: Film rated PG
\nCost: Save 15% <\/a>on Circle seats with LittleBird, book now<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"MOL-Santa\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/MOL-Santa.jpg\")
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\nWhere: Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN
\nAge: Families
\nCost: \u00a37 – \u00a39 depending on the timed slot. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment. .<\/p>\n![\"nutcrackermusicalLB\"](\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nutcrackermusicalLB.jpg\")
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\nWhere: Pleasance Theatre, N7 9EF
\nAge: 6+
\nCost: Tickets from \u00a311 with LittleBird only<\/a> – book now<\/a><\/p>\n